Multi-Step Word Problems

A multi-step word problem is a mathematical problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

To find the hourly wage, divide the total earnings by the number of hours worked. For example, if Anna made $233.28 for 18 hours, her hourly wage is $$\frac{233.28}{18} = 12.96$$ .

The decimal equivalent of $$\frac{57}{100}$$ is 0.57.

To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.57 becomes $$\frac{57}{100}$$ .

Finding the unshaded part of a figure involves determining the portion of the figure that is not shaded, often expressed as a decimal or fraction of the total area.

To calculate the percentage of a whole, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100. For example, if Lisa ate 3 out of 10 slices, the percentage is $$\frac{3}{10} \times 100 = 30$$ .

To determine how many items can be bought, subtract the amount you want to keep from the total budget, then divide by the cost of one item. For example, if Belinda has $58.75 and wants to keep $10, she can spend $48.75 on hamburgers.

Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same value. For example, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is equivalent to 0.5.

To express a fraction as a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, $$\frac{3}{4} = 3 \text{ divided by } 4 = 0.75$$ .

The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked, as well as the information provided.